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Media Studies AS at Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College

Course description

Students will be provided with the critical tools to carry out their own readings and investigations, and generate their own questions of the mass media. The course provides a detailed study of genre, narrative, representations, media language and forms, media
institutions, values and ideology and audiences. The units studied are: Investigating Media (Examination, 50%) Creating Media (Coursework, 50%

Entry requirements

5 C grades at GCSE including English Language at Grade B

Future opportunities

You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such as English or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Media Studies, which could lead onto higher education to study Media, related courses within the Arts an Humanities, or
more general higher education courses. With Further training, you could go into a job related to media such as a Journalist, News Reporter, TV Producer, Public Relations Officer You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification
that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the media and Communication sectors. You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such
as English or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Media Studies, which could lead onto higher education to study Media, related courses within the Arts and Humanities, or more general higher education courses. With Further training, you could
go into a job related to media such as a Journalist, News Reporter, TV Producer, Public Relations Officer, Publisher, or a role in Advertising. You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the
skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the media and Communication sectors.

Further information

To find out more about this qualification, contact us, ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or school/college careers staff.

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College directly.